Timing belt kit for T4 2.5 TDI?

[Pundit]

Hi, can someone please suggest a supplier for a decent quality timing belt kit and water pump for a T4 2.5 TDI?
I just purchased a T4 and while it seems to have been well maintained I am having trouble determining when the belt was last replaced - TIA

[jets]

I purchased a Gates brand kit from someone on EbayUK for 80 pounds + around 28 pounds freight 2-3 years ago. I consider the Gates brand belts equal in quality to the VW kits [Contitech] The tensioners were Litton brand, same as the VW ones. The kit did not include a water pump, crank pulley stretch bolt or diamond coated washer. Stretch bolt was around $15 & washer was over $30,both purchased locally from VW.The water pump I purchased came from Imparts.When buying a kit, make sure you know exactly what is included so you can compare prices from different suppliers. Buying individual parts separately works out much dearer.
Prices from Oz suppliers are crazy.

[Seano]

The parts cost is the least of the problem (actually it isn't really a problem since I didn't find them to be that expensive)...it's the specialty tools and time required to do the job that defeats most mechanics...and punters wallets!!

[jets]

True, but labour costs & tools can be overcome, but with parts prices we are at the mercy of the sellers.If an owner of a T4 is forced to pay $1200-$1400 for a belt change it won't be long before a van is written off when a change is due. I haven't priced the T4 kit for years but some time ago inquired on the price for a kit on our Mk5 Golf TDI that is due. I didn't keep the prices, but from memory the Gates kit was approaching $1000 & Dayco was around $800. Remember there is only one belt in this kit compared with two for the T4.
I can buy just the belt from VW for $90 & will buy the bolts separately.